Hexamail Server POP3 request buffer overflow
| hexamailserver-pop-bo (36369) |  High Risk |
Description:
Hexamail Server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. By sending a specially-crafted POP3 request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service.
Platforms Affected:
- Hexamail, Hexamail Server 3.0.0.001
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Hexamail Server (3.0.1.004 or later), available from the Hexamail Server Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Hexamail Server Web site, Hexamail Server - High-performance email server - Index at http://www.hexamail.com/hexamailserver/.
- BID-25496: Hexamail POP3 Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-4646: Buffer overflow in the pop3 service in Hexamail Server 3.0.0.001 Lite allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and probably execute arbitrary code via a long USER command.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-3044: Hexamail Server USER Command Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SA26666: Hexamail Server "USER" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1018637: Hexamail Server Buffer Overflow in POP3 USER Command May Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Reported:
Aug 30, 2007
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